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How to Set Up a Chess Board

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How to Set Up a Chess Board All diagrams © Ed Scimia
The first step in preparing to play a game of chess is making sure the board is set correctly. Look at the square in the lower right-hand corner for each player. This should be a light-colored square. An easy way to remember this rule is the phrase "white on right."

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